It seems this clan leader's succession ceremony was not as simple as it appeared.
People from the Imperial Main Family had not only arrived at the Zi family but had also perfectly concealed their tracks and evaded the intelligence system of the Underworld King's Mansion.
It would be strange if they had no ulterior motives.
However, if they were searching for something, why didn't they destroy the formation of the Purple Heart Pavilion?
"Little girl, do you think my formation can be broken by just anyone?"
Elder Du rolled his eyes impatiently within the Nine Spirits Ring.
Just anyone?
Someone who could evade Ye Lingyuan's intelligence system couldn't possibly be "just anyone."
Besides, although she didn't know how strong her cheap grandfather, Zi Jitian, was, his cultivation was definitely not below the Hua Yuan realm!
And those from the Imperial Main Family who could injure Zi Jitian must have a cultivation above the Hua Yuan realm!
"Talking big!" Zi Lingling thought to herself.
Elder Du was amused by her remark and said, "Talking big? If you had good formation materials, this old man would guarantee that even your man couldn't get in!"
Zi Lingling was secretly surprised but outwardly indifferent, saying, "Could it be that the Heaven-Confining Great Formation you set up is that formidable?"
"Heaven-Confining Great Formation? That's merely a Grandmaster-level formation! The Heaven-Confining Great Formation of the Goddess Hall is powerful because of its foundation, the Five-Colored Stone!"
Elder Du's arrogant beard seemed to be jumping to the sky. However, Zi Lingling knew that an ancient monster like Elder Du was no simple character.
So, she said with a smile, "Elder Du, we're not lacking in spirit stones now. Do you think you could enhance the formation of the Purple Heart Pavilion to make it more formidable?"
Elder Du continued his arrogance, "Didn't you just say that this old man was talking big?"
Zi Lingling widened her eyes, "Did I say that?"
Elder Du was speechless.
When did this girl's skin become so thick?
"Thick-skinned!"
"It's not about being thick-skinned, it's about eating your fill, thin-skinned, and getting nothing!"
Elder Du: ... Truly a profound statement.
Zi Lingling continued, "Elder Du, I plan to refine pills. If someone were to barge in, it would be a small matter if the pills were ruined, but a grave matter if I were harmed! You wouldn't want to fall into slumber again, would you?"
Elder Du: ... That does make sense!
"Alright, alright! Stop your trickery! This old man will go and modify the formation!"
Elder Du blew his beard and his soul form emerged from the Nine Spirits Ring.
Spiritual stones flew out of the Nine Spirits Ring one by one, quickly integrating into the formation of the Purple Heart Pavilion.
Simultaneously, Elder Du continuously formed hand seals and infused them into the formation.
Half an hour later, Elder Du finally stopped his actions, his soul becoming weak.
He zipped back into the Nine Spirits Ring and said tiredly, "Done! I've added three illusion formations, three confinement formations, and six kill formations on top of the original ones. Besides your man's level, not even a mosquito can get in."
"My soul power is depleted. I need to rest! Oh, and don't forget to refine some Soul Nurturing Pills for me."
After speaking, Elder Du entered a dormant state.
"Thank you, Elder Du!"
Zi Lingling said sincerely and, with Xue Ying, entered the Goddess Hall.
With a thought, the medicinal herbs collected from the Misty Forest appeared in the Goddess Hall.
She planned to refine pills within the Goddess Hall.
This was because the Goddess Hall not only had the Bodhi Tree's assistance, allowing her to focus without distraction, but it also saved a lot of time.
When she first obtained the Goddess Hall, the time flow within was three times that of the outside world.
Now, with her cultivation constantly improving, the time flow within the Goddess Hall had reached ten times that of the outside world.
In other words, staying in the Goddess Hall for ten days would only be equivalent to one day outside.
This meant that the current Goddess Hall was an absolute time cheat.
"Xue Ying, go and cultivate!"
Xue Ying responded with a sound and then, under the Bodhi Tree, chose a spot and entered a cultivation state.
Zi Lingling also sat down and began to adjust her state.
A moment later, she opened her eyes, and a miniature cauldron appeared before her.
The Bagua patterns, nine black dragons, and five black beads were arranged in order. Su Dan Novel Network.
That's right, this was the reward she received in the second trial of the Ghost Altar—a small cauldron that was suspected to be the Nine Extremes Qiankun Cauldron.
"Huang Yi, come here for a moment."
Zi Lingling's mind stirred, and Huang Yi appeared.
Huang Yi excitedly said, "Master, you called me?"
"Take a look at this!"
Zi Lingling pointed to the small cauldron in front of her.
Huang Yi's eyes lit up and said, "Master, have you found the Nine Extremes?"
Zi Lingling frowned, "Huang Yi, are you sure this is the Nine Extremes?"
Huang Yi nodded and said, "Master, no mistake. However, the current Nine Extremes seems to be contaminated by malevolent spirits."
"Contaminated?"
Zi Lingling was stunned.
The Nine Extremes Qiankun Cauldron was a divine artifact, yet it could be contaminated by malevolent spirits.
It seemed this malevolent spirit was no ordinary one!
"Yes, Master!"
Huang Yi nodded, "I think I've seen this kind of malevolent spirit somewhere before."
"Where did you see it?"
Zi Lingling hurriedly asked.
A malevolent spirit that could contaminate a divine artifact was not simple.
Huang Yi thought for a moment, then said dejectedly, "Sorry, Master, I don't remember."
Zi Lingling smiled and comforted her, "It's fine if you don't remember. Do you know how to restore it to its original state?"
Huang Yi excitedly said, "I know, I know! Huang Yi's Phoenix True Fire is the nemesis of all malevolent spirits."
Zi Lingling's eyes lit up, "Then quickly restore it!"
"Okay, Master!"
Huang Yi nodded excitedly, then transformed into its true fiery form and sprayed Phoenix True Fire towards the Nine Extremes Qiankun Cauldron.
"Wait!"
As the voice fell, Yi Ran appeared.
At the same time, the Phoenix True Fire sprayed by Huang Yi froze in mid-air.
Zi Lingling stared at Yi Ran dazedly and asked, "What's wrong?"
Yi Ran said, "Master, this malevolent spirit is the treasure of the ancient Demon Clan—the Blissful Bead Sprout Corpse Demon Lotus!"
"Blissful Bead Sprout Corpse Demon Lotus? What is that?"
Zi Lingling was greatly surprised. She had never heard of such a thing.
She disdainfully said, "The Blissful Bead Sprout Corpse Demon Lotus is the most evil thing in the world. It grows from mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and it absorbs the most foul substances from the human body."
"The most foul substances in the human body, what are they?"
Zi Lingling asked in confusion.
Yi Ran looked disgusted, "A woman's monthly menstrual fluid!"
Zi Lingling suppressed her urge to vomit and said, "That's so disgusting, then hurry and let Huang Yi burn it?"
Yi Ran shook her head and said, "Precisely because it is foul, it is the nemesis of all evil spirits in the world, meaning it is the nemesis of the Demon Clan and the Ghost Clan!"
Zi Lingling shivered from disgust and looked at Yi Ran, saying, "Then what you mean is..."